How to Make a Cat House

Cats dream to have their own houses which offer them hours of activity as well as safe and warm places to rest. There are many different designsof cat houses you can buy, but it is relatively simple and possible to build a cat house yourself. By doing your own construction yourself, you have the advantage to design exactly what you need for your space and your cat or cats.

You will need the following supplies, which you can get at your local hardware store: One 4′x8′ sheet of 3/8″ plywood, three 2″x4″x8″ studs, one box of 5/8″ wood screws and rug remnants. Divide the plywood and the each stud in half and then take each piece and cutdivide them in half again. You should have eight pieces of plywood that area each 2×2 wide. This will be used for the outer walls, floors and the roof of the house. Cutting the studs will result in twelve parts that are each 2′ in length. These will form the frame to adherethe plywood to. Use a staple gun or glue to adhere the carpet remnants to the plywood. The carpet covering provides a expanse for your cat to to take care of his need to scratch and stretch his claws, sparing your furniture.

Congratulations! Now your cat will enjoy its new play house. This blueprint is not slated to be used as an outdoor cat house since supplies used are not waterproof. You may change the house for use outdoors by the adding a cover in the form of a triangle. This will require extra studs and plywood covered with roof shingles so any rain will run off without affecting the house.

The project to be used outdoors should not have carpet on the outside because precipitation trapped in the fabric will eventually cause the plywood to rot. For outdoor use you may alter the carpet with a water sealant to stretch the life span of the home.

A safe and warm habitat for your cat to hang out does not have to be excessive nor expensive. Add your own particular touch and build what is correct for your pet and yourself.